Fabric Ideas-German Quilter
#12
I'm in Germany, The fabric stores are expensive here for Americans but not for Germans as they are paid in the Euro. All the prices are in Euro in Europe and the dollar is down and 1.40 equals a euro fabric in Germany isn't much different from the states but the assortment is much bigger in the states.
Although the euro equals 1.40 dollar the quiltingfabrics still are very expensive to us as they now are around $24,00 dollar a meter ( about 1 yard 2 inch).
That's at least double the price in america and the euro is NOT double worth a dollar.
So I would find out which colours she likes, and I suppose about every quiltfabric will be recieved with great joy!!!
#16
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When I was in Germany the fabric (stoffe) was very expensive especially the "American" brands like Hoffman, RJR etc. A nice selection of co-ordinates would be so appreciated I should think. Your guest may surprise you and enjoy shopping in one of your local quilt shops to help select something for his mother. Most males don't!
#17
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Consider how much the items you send will add to the cost of transporting it to Germany. He might have to leave some things out of his luggage to replace it with quilting items. Or maybe ship it on over to her, that would be a pleasant surprise.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Greenville, SC
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I would suggest that you ask. There are patterns and colors suggestive of some countries and cultures that citizens of other countries not having a good relationship with them would find offensive. In some countries colors denote bad things or evil. My DIL's mother asked for a quilt and I made her an Irish Chain using her country's colors. She was thrilled. Ask, then you will know how to shop and it will be easier and more enjoyable for your shopping day.
Last edited by Jean45; 05-19-2012 at 06:05 AM. Reason: changed words to make a better sentence
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